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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.38, 3,438.58 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.38, 3,438.58 and 905.66 is: 1,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.38 : 3,438.58 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.38/3,438.58 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.38x = 3,438.58 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.38x = 3,114,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,184.36/2,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.49

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